Chicago’s Michigan Avenue is best known as a shopping destination. The stretch of Michigan Avenue north of the Chicago River is known as the Magnificent Mile. Indeed, great shopping can be found on this famous street – and so much more to delight tourists, suburbanites and city dwellers alike! Dylan’s Candy Bar and Ghirardelli Right […]
Halloween comes early this weekend with the family-friendly Spooktacular in Glenview. Or, plan a date night or girls’ night out at Art Attack, a Nicholas Sparks book signing, or the newest exhibit at the Chicago History Museum. Plus, if you’re thinking about adopting a dog or cat, don’t miss PAWS Chicago’s mega adoption event in Highland […]
Technology is an integral part of our everyday lives. It helps us keep in touch with family and friends, and even keeps track of our sleep patterns. When it comes to travel technology, there are so many apps that can assist with your every need. Here’s just a few we have our eye on. Seafood […]
Social media has modernized the world, connecting people across continents and allowing everyone to have a voice. It has also resurrected a more medieval practice: public shaming. In his book “So You’ve Been Publicly Shamed,” journalist and author Jon Ronson delves into this topic, but he’s not talking about the trolls of the Internet who […]
It’s a big weekend in the city with the Chicago Marathon and Bacon and Beer Classic, but you can also stay in the ‘burbs for Central Street’s Community Weekend, Winnetka’s East Elm Wine Walk, and the Great Highwood Pumpkin Festival. The Great Highwood Pumpkin Festival Oct. 9-11 Highwood Pumpkins are taking over Highwood this weekend. You […]
As “Anne of Green Gables” author L.M. Montgomery wrote, “I’m so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers.” Start the month off right with family-friendly festivals in Chicago, Highland Park and Glencoe. Plus, don’t miss the latest exhibit at Kohl Children’s Museum. Know a deserving nonprofit? Nominate them for our fourth annual Philanthropy Awards! Run! […]
Make It Better readers voted Lake Geneva a favorite weekend getaway in the Best of 2015: Travel. With fall colors bursting into full bloom, it’s a fantastic time to enjoy a quick escape to this close-to-home destination. See for yourself why Travel + Leisure named Lake Geneva one of America’s Best Towns for Fall Colors. […]
Recently opened in the Chicago Athletic Association Hotel, Madison Hall is not your typical hotel gift shop. Space519 owners Lance Lawson and Jim Wetzel designed the shop to capture the feel of a 1930s newsstand. But, this is no simple cart on the side of the street; it is a full-blown store separated into men’s […]
The final weekend in September is packed with fun events around Chicagoland. Dine on tasty treats from the best restaurants and chefs in the country at Chicago Gourmet or shop the American Craft Exposition at its new home, the Chicago Botanic Garden. You can also get outside with your family at Flight Fest in Glenview […]
Congratulations to the Chicago Sky on making the 2015 WNBA playoffs and to their star player, Elena Delle Donne, who earned the league’s coveted MVP title. Leading the team to a 21-13 season record, Delle Donne has been an absolute powerhouse on the court. The Chicago Sky now hold the No. 2 seed in the […]
